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    • Too Tall
      Is Elias/SIGBOT and crew really good at drafting and development after the 1st round?

      By Too Tall · Posted

      The Givens - Our infield right now is made up of draft picks and reclamation projects (someone else's draft picks.) Same for outfield. Pitching is light on draft picks and heavy on trades that we developed or reclamation projects save Burnes, Kimbrel, and Irvin. The first five years seem to have gone pretty well developmentally.   My Take - I personally think the question posed in the OP is premature. Besides the regular draft, I'm anxious to see how our new academy and recent entry into the Latin American Market plays out re acquiring and developing talent. To be fair, I don't want to lose sight of 2019 and Elias's starting point. Plus, as noted above, there have been a number of waiver reclamation projects that have been positively developed. Someone else's draft picks if you would. IMO, we are light years from where we were when Elias took over some five years ago. On so many fronts. So, now drafting lower but with near equal Latin American status and a different owner, let's see what the next five years bring. Elias has said he wants a continuous supply of talent. I am anxious to see if he can deliver and the OP raises questions to follow in this regard. TBD 
    • Sports Guy
      Corbin Burnes 2024

      By Sports Guy · Posted

      My concern isn’t now as much as it is in the playoffs. I don’t want some pitch to contact version of Burnes out there. Im not saying that will happen and I don’t think it will happen but there have been too many low Ks, low missed bats starts for me early on…I don’t want that to become a trend all season long and into October.
    • Tony-OH
      Is Elias/SIGBOT and crew really good at drafting and development after the 1st round?

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      Like a few others, you totally and utterly missed the point and your Pollyanna viewpoint is on FULL display when you say the jury is still out on Trimble. Oh well, I can only provide the information for discussion, not change people's minds who's minds are already made up. 
    • Bahama O's Fan
      2024 Ongoing Lineup Thread

      By Bahama O's Fan · Posted

      Can we get this: C-Adley 1B-Mountcastle 2B-Norby SS-Henderson 3B-Westburg LF-Stowers CF-Cowser RF-Santander DH-O'hearn Batting order can vary
    • Hallas
      Corbin Burnes 2024

      By Hallas · Posted

      Compared to his first couple starts where he K'd everyone he's not missing as many bats but he's also not getting hit hard.  His first 3 starts he had a K rate of 28, but an average EV of 90.3 with a 13 degree LA.  Since then he's had a K rate of 23, but his average EV allowed has dropped to 85.9 with an 8 degree LA.  As a result his xwOBA and xERA are really good.   EV allowed is a weird stat where medium sized samples of 40-100 batted balls is actually more predictive than large samples, but that does make it valuable in looking at splits.   The whiff/K rates are definitely worth taking a look at, but as long as he's not walking anyone and giving up 85 mph grounders and weak flies when he does give up contact, it's definitely not a serious concern.   I also wonder if he's intentionally pitching to contact because he can get away with it, and because he is trying to keep his pitch count manageable rather than give the ball up to our shaky bullpen.
    • Tony-OH
      Is Elias/SIGBOT and crew really good at drafting and development after the 1st round?

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      I was just referring to Orioles organization pitchers. I'm sure Boddy has successes or he would not have been hired.  Again I'm not saying he's good or bad, but I am a "results matter" guy. Show me the results at the big league level with guys they drafted and developed.  As I stated, I don't know if this is a draft or development issue or a little of both? All I know is we're five drafts in and there are no results from drafting and developing pitchers so far.
    • Bahama O's Fan
      The 2024 Trade Deadline

      By Bahama O's Fan · Posted

      Can you believe if we can get Jesus to pitch for us?  Ok, just kidding, but if we acquire him, what will our rotation be this year?

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